organogenesis
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the formation and development of organs in an animal or plant
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Also called: organogeny. the study of this process
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Disclosures: Muotri is the co-founder of and has an equity interest in TISMOO, a company specializing in genetic analysis and human brain organogenesis.
From Science Daily • Oct. 16, 2025
Their findings revealed that the levels of active auxins, cytokinins, ABA, and inactive GAs increased as cells differentiated to form organs, highlighting their role in plant cell differentiation and organogenesis.
From Science Daily • May 1, 2024
In vertebrates, one of the primary steps during organogenesis is the formation of the neural system.
From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022
These germ layers are programmed to develop into certain tissue types, organs, and organ systems during a process called organogenesis.
From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2015
She had memorized a phrase: cleavage; epiboly, and organogenesis.
From "Son" by Lois Lowry
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